INTO, Oregon State University launch "Jump Start" for international students

INTO and Oregon State University’s new employment program “Jump Start” will offer international students an opportunity to secure on-campus employment before coming to the US.

Study in US: INTO and Oregon State University have introduced a new and innovative employment program for foreign students. Through the “Jump Start” program, the students will be able to get jobs even before coming to the university’s campus in the US.

This program will benefit international students from all countries. Indians form 16% of the university’s total foreign student population and most of these students are pursuing computer science. Other courses where Indian students are enrolled include business and engineering.

While commenting on the new employment program, Bob Gilmour, INTO OSU’s Executive Director said, "We are thrilled to introduce the Jump Start employment program at INTO OSU, a pioneering initiative designed to empower our international students with early access to work opportunities. This program not only allows students to potentially earn around $20,000 annually but also equips them with crucial skills and experiences that will significantly enhance their professional journeys.”

“At INTO OSU, we are committed to supporting our students in every aspect of their academic and career development, and Jump Start is a testament to that commitment," added Bob Gilmour.

“Many on-campus jobs are available for international students who study at Oregon State University. The jobs provide opportunities for students who come from various countries and cultures to contribute to the campus community and its diversity. Finding and applying for an on-campus job before they arrive in the U.S. is not an easy task for an international student. It requires them to overcome many challenges and learn new skills. I’m delighted the INTO OSU Student Success Services team has introduced this program to help students throughout this process. The team informs students about available jobs and the application steps, and they also prepare them for their first day of work,” said Edward Feser, OSU’s Provost and Executive Vice President.

Benefits of Jump Start Employment Program at OSU

The following are the benefits which the employment program offers:

• Students get the opportunity to earn up to $20,000 while pursuing their education at OSU.
• To secure the job, students can give virtual interviews from their home country.
• This opportunity is likely to improve the resume and interviewing skills of the candidates.
• The selected candidates can start with their employment from the first week at Oregon State University.
• The university will support the students in the application submission process and joining the first day of work at campus.
• Along with work experience, it offers networking opportunities with professionals.

Samisha, a student from India said, “I applied for an Amazon internship and had an interview. I took two weeks off from my on-campus job to prepare for the interview. I was successful, and after completing the internship I now have a job offer to work at Amazon in Seattle after graduation. Working in the student job helped prepare me for the Amazon internship. Having a good mindset about work culture and having routine and discipline is very important.”

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